Now Available for Preorders - The Sword in the Stone: Merlin's Tale

Another find from Amazon. A prequel to Disney's The Sword in the Stone. 

Full details and preorder information at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stone-Original-Vol-Merlins/dp/1545820651/. 

The Sword in the Stone Original Vol. 2: Merlin's Tale (The Sword in the Stone Original Graphic Novel)

Paperback – September 8, 2026

by Erica Schultz (Author)

Available in hardcover and paperback. 

Find out the origin of Merlin, including how he came to be the most powerful wizard in the realm and how he met Sorceress Mim, from Disney's The Sword In The Stone movie.

"It's up to you how far you’ll go. If you don’t try, you’ll never know.” —Merlin

Find out how Merlin tried and succeeded in becoming the most powerful wizard in King Arthur’s realm in this enchanting tale! Orphaned at a young age by his mother, a Sprite, and father, an Elf, Merlin was taken in by a band of travelers and show people. Early on, Merlin displayed mysterious powers that grew quickly and became uncontrollable. However, a familiar young sorceress saw Merlin’s potential firsthand. Her name was Mim! She convinced Merlin to join her in adventuring into the world to learn more about their magical abilities together. This meant leaving the only home Merlin had ever known, but he wanted to discover more about his power and help people. Little did Merlin know that what Mim wanted to achieve was more wicked in nature!

A spellcasting story set in the world of Disney’s classic The Sword in the Stone.

Product details (for paperback)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Papercutz

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 8, 2026

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 80 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1545820651

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1545820650

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.89 ounces

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12 years

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9 inches

Now Available for Preorders - Collected Edition of C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table

Advance notice of the release of the collected edition of C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table.

Full details and preordering information from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/C-R-T-Children-Round-Table/dp/1799505642/. 

Given the relatively low price, I suspect it'll be trade-paperback-sized rather than the traditional comic-book-sized graphic novel from DC.

C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table 

Paperback – October 6, 2026

by Tom Taylor (Author), Daniele Di Nicuolo (Illustrator)

$12.99

An all-new team of heroes comes to DC Comics!

For centuries, an elite force known as the Camelot Corps has protected ancient secrets, waiting for the day when these myths would be needed by the world. That day is today.

Young Fel, Connor, and their friends are stunned when they’re almost crushed by a giant stone falling from the sky. Their lives are changed forever when they find a sword stuck fast in the stone.

These children of destiny will soon face a great evil. But they won’t do so alone. For these friends have been chosen to wield ancient magical weapons. Great weapons bonded to knights of legend. Weapons that…speak? Weapons that argue.

With the evil Mordred’s power growing, the fate of the world rests in the hands of the Children of the Round Table.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DC Comics

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2026

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1799505642

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1799505648

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7

About the Author

Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times-bestselling comic book writer, award-winning playwright, and screenwriter from Australia. He is best known for his work on blockbuster DC comic book series such as Injustice: Gods Among Us, DCeased, Nightwing, Superman: Son of Kal-El, Detective Comics, and Suicide Squad: Bad Blood, as well as the 2023 children’s book of the year Neverlanders, TV series The Deep, and more.

Taylor now brings his signature storytelling to a brand-new, all-ages graphic novel series, C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table, a thrilling fantasy adventure designed to captivate middle-grade readers and enchant fans of all ages.

Daniele Di Nicuolo debuted in the U.S. comics market with Mirror’s Edge at Dark Horse before starting his multiyear collaboration with BOOM! Studios on their Power Rangers line, including Power Rangers: Pink, the 25th anniversary event Shattered Grid, and its follow-up, Necessary Evil. He co-created Seven Secrets with Tom Taylor.

April 2026 New Comics Solicitations

Notice of solicitations for upcoming comics from the April 2026 preorder catalog of Lone Star Comics:

Avengers By Jed Mackay Vol. 6: The Grail Tp 6

Published by MARVEL COMICS

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Javier Pina; Farid Karimi; Sergio Dávila (CA) Cafu 

The inevitability of Kang! As the Avengers dive deep into the depth of ruin, Kang’s real battle with Myrddin becomes clear. Witness the birth of a villain Unmatched!

COLLECTING: Avengers (2023) #31-36

Princess Gwenevere X King Arthur Collection Tp 1

Published by Mad Cave Studios

(W) Jordie Bellaire, Joe Corallo (A) Koi Carreron, Gaia Cardinali, Mandy Chan (CA) Jenn St. Onge 

All four Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders and King Arthur and the Knights of Justice books in one volume--plus a never-before-seen crossover special! This special edition combines both volumes of Princess Gwenevere & the Jewel Riders and both volumes of King Arthur & the Knights of Justice into one large volume! Plus, for the first time ever, Merlin's heroes overlap in a never-before-seen crossover event.

Pompetti's King Arthur & The Ladies of the Lake

A recent graphic novel release from Black Panel Press:

King Arthur & The Ladies of the Lake

Price range: $9.99 through $24.99

Full details, preview, and ordering information at https://blackpanelpress.com/en/product/king-arthur/. 

Dive into King Arthur & The Ladies of the Lake, a riveting graphic novel by Vincent Pompetti that reimagines the timeless Arthurian legends. Through stunning watercolor illustrations, the story unfolds in the 5th century, a time of myth and magic.

Arthur, guided by Merlin, embarks on a quest for peace and justice, clashing with ancient pagan rites and the encroaching tide of Christianity. Amidst epic battles and dark sorcery, a new perspective emerges, centering the pivotal yet overlooked roles of the mystical Ladies of the Lake. This tale intertwines historical depth with fantasy, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Arthur’s world like never before.

About the Author

Vincent Pompetti is an Italian-Belgian artist born in Liège, Belgium, with family roots in Pineto and Atri in Italy's Abruzzo region. He graduated from the St. Luc Institute of Fine Arts in 1998, specializing in graphic novels. In 2000, he published his first graphic novel, "Planète Divine," with Glénat, marking the beginning of his professional career in the comics industry. He has produced significant works such as "Sir Arthur Benton," "The Gallic Wars," and the pirate story "Le Malouin." Along with José Jover, he invested in the independent publisher Tartamudo and founded the artist association Pegasus. Vincent collaborates with the urban art magazine "Paris Tonkar," and continues to develop his career in painting and illustration. He has exhibited his art internationally in Switzerland, Canada, Italy, and mainly in France. In recent years, he has expanded his portfolio with new projects that blend historical and mythological themes. Vincent remains an influential figure in the European comics scene, known for his detailed illustrations and compelling storytelling.

Upcoming Comics for February 2026

From the February 2026 Preorder Catalog at Lone Star Comics:

Camelot 3000 Tp 1

Published by DC Comics

(W) Mike W. Barr (A) Brian Bolland (CA) Brian Bolland 

The acclaimed medieval science fiction 12-issue masterwork returns to print! In the year 3000, an armada of destructive aliens has unleashed an all-out assault on Earth and is poised to conquer the planet. But when a young boy stumbles upon the crypt of King Arthur, the legendary monarch and the Knights of the Round Table are magically reincarnated. Together once again, King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, and the rest of the classic knights take on the invading extraterrestrials and their wicked leader, Morgan Le Fay, the half-sister of Arthur.

Christmas in Camelot Graphic Novel - Coming Fall 2026

News from Amazon:

Full details and preordering information at https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Camelot-Graphic-Merlin-Mission/dp/0593901118/.

Christmas in Camelot Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House Merlin Mission) 

Paperback – October 6, 2026

by Jenny Laird (Adapter), Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Kelly Matthews (Illustrator), Nichole Matthews (Illustrator)

When Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot--a magical place that exists only in myth and fantasy--they know they are in for their biggest adventure yet. What they don't know is that the invitation will send them on a quest to save Camelot from a curse. Can they succeed even though Camelot's greatest knights have failed?

For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2026

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593901118

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593901113

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4

About the Author

MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as coauthor of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.

JENNY LAIRD is an award-winning playwright and has been named as one of the Top 10 Playwrights in Chicago. She collaborates with Will Osborne and Randy Courts on a collection of theater adaptations of Mary Pope Osborne's the Magic Tree House series. Together they have created nearly a dozen musicals and plays, many of which are part of Music Theatre International's Broadway Junior and Kids Collections.

KELLY and NICHOLE MATTHEWS are twin sisters and a comic-art team, living just north of the Emerald City under the watchful eyes of their cats and dog. They get to do their dream job every day, drawing comics for a living (when they're not playing video games). They've worked for Boom Studios!, Archaia, the Jim Henson Company, Hiveworks, and now Random House!

Upcoming Comics - January 2026 Part Two

Updated solicitations from the Lone Star Comics preorder catalog for January 2026. 

1776 Cvr A Pete Woods 5

Published by MARVEL COMICS

(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Ron Lim; Marvel Various (CA) Pete Woods INDEPENDENCE FOREVER! This is it! The time-crossing calamity of the year crescendos in a catastrophically climactic conclusion! From across time itself, can Doctor Strange, Captain America, Spider-Man and their allies stop Morgan Le Fay and the Royals from conquering the American Colonies and ending the American experiment before it even has a chance to begin?!

Wiccan: Witches' Road Cvr A Lucas Werneck 4

Published by MARVEL COMICS

(W) Wyatt Kennedy (A) Andy Pereira (CA) Lucas Werneck WITCHES BRAWL! The dark sorceress Morgan Le Fay reveals herself!!! Teaming up with the ancient witch Baba Yaga, Wiccan finds himself overwhelmed against the forces of dark magic and will have to call on his allies to help him! Meanwhile, the war among these great magical forces echoes out into chaos around the world!